Timely hints for work with flowers
The article outlines August plantings for bulbs and perennials, including Madonna lilies and various biennials. It covers soil preparation, watering, mulch, and sun exposure, plus tips on pruning, weed control, cuttings, and propagation, urging generous flower sharing and weed vigilance.
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Bennington
Paroror
Department of Agriculture
Wastluaton
Claarky
Ton Élert
Renich
Feeding Cows Worth While If Worthwhile to Keep Cows
The article argues that keeping cows should include proper feeding and ration design. It emphasizes consistent care, regular walking times, and feeding liberal quantities of the right kind of food to maximize milk production.
Superior Horses For General Farm Work
An illustration shows two brothers aged five and six, matched in size color and height. They weigh 2400 pounds together, coal black in color, about 16 hands high. A sturdy pair, suited for plowing, wagon work, or carriage driving at a smooth pace. Likely from the Morgan breed and prized by Kentucky farmers for profit.
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Kentucky
Milking Machines Favored by New York Experts
Excerpt from Bulletin No 354 reports the New York station’s five year study declaring the milking machine practical and labor saving on dairy farms. It notes machine success depends on operator skill, with six men tested, and finds machine impact on milk flow minimal, likely under one percent, while urging proper cup fitting to reduce failures.
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New York Experiment Station
G. A. Smith
H. A. Harding
New York Station
Holding Cow's Tail Fastening Method Described
A simple method to fasten a cow’s tail using a bent wire hook and twine loop is described from the Farmer and Home, Hillsboro County, N. if. The loop attaches above the cow, hangs six feet from the barn floor, and allows instant securing or release for convenient livestock handling.
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F. W. Browne
Hillsboro County
N. If
Creameries and the Dairy Advise Changes in Butter Buying
The piece argues creameries threaten traditional dairies and urges dairymen to adapt. It notes consumers prefer factory butter for consistent quality, while retailers struggle to offer uniform products, making creamery butter a reliable choice amid market shifts.
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Dalzy
Feed and Care Key to Profitable Breeding Efforts
A farm note argues that good profits from cattle breeding depend on proper feeding and care. Merely breeding a well bred cow does not guarantee income. without adequate feed, health upkeep, and management, the breeding effort yields little return.
Garden Pest Control Guide From Agricultural Notes
A practical digest lists treatments for beetles, mites, and fungal diseases across crops. It prescribes Bordeaux mixtures, arsenates, and lime or tobacco dust, plus trap crops and soil sanitation for crops like cabbage, celery, cucumber, onion, potato, and tomato.
Barnyard Manure of Great Value
The article explains manure is most valuable when fresh from animals. Fermentation with litter and stable refuse forms compounds that reduce nitrogen availability to plants. Losses occur as urine drains away in the yard and ammonia disappears during stable decomposition.
Watering Ducks on Lana and Vessel Depths
Ducks kept entirely on land require deep drinking vessels so they can submerge their heads. Shallow troughs cause watering issues as birds wade to eye level, become fatless, and lose appetite, potentially dying.
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Lana
Breaking the Ice at Dinner and Opera Misconduct
A judge notes a young man pleading for tact amid a cold response from a woman who sulks at dinner and at the opera. He compares her demeanor to an iceberg, quoting science on visibility and urging smoother conduct in court.
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Imogene
Eczema Spread Across Body Cited By Family Ad
A Boston advertisement recounts a Rhode Island case where a two week old boy developed widespread eczema after pimples spread from contact. After trying prior treatment, Cuticura Soap and Ointment were claimed to clear the condition with nightly baths and topical use. The Grisly note ends with an address for free samples and a promotional line.
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Roxbury
Ohio
John White
Poatcard
Dept. L
Boston
Hadn't His Advantage
A trio of storytellers share a cozy club corner spinning tales. Brown boasts of an unbelievable story and the others react with playful doubt, noting they did not witness the event himself.
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Brown
Gentemen
Old Man
Sibyl Summergirl Captures Fin de Siecle Spotlight
In a vivid scene Sibyl Summergirl emerges from a hammock without turning away, drawing attention to a distant object. The playful vignette hints at her charisma and the era’s fashionable allure as observers note her poised charm and intrigue.
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Ser
Sibyl Summergirl
Tragicomedy headline fragment unsettles town crowds
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a new tragicomedy and a boastful man. The readable lines reference fear and social tension as locals react to rumors surrounding a theatre production. No clear names or dates are identifiable in the readable text.
Old Nurse Persuades Doctor To Drink Postum
An experienced nurse and a seasoned doctor advocate Postum over tea and coffee. The doctor recalls insomnia during a busy period, praising Postum for improving appetite and weight, and noting that many patients now adopt it as a regular beverage. The ad copy urges readers to try Postum and mentions two forms, Regular and Instant, with preparation tips.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellesle
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